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Molten Lava Cake Recipe

Decadent Molten Lava Cake Recipe to Impress Your Guests

Experience a rich, chocolate-filled dessert with this Molten Lava Cake Recipe, perfect for impressing guests.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Cooling Time 1 minute
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 cakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 6 oz Semi-Sweet Chocolate Can use baking chocolate in similar quantities.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Can substitute with salted butter but reduce any extra salt.
  • 1 Large Egg No direct substitutions recommended.
  • 1 Large Egg Yolk Feel free to add an extra yolk for more richness.
  • 1 cup Confectioners’ Sugar Can substitute with granulated sugar but texture may vary.
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour Replace with 1:1 gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free.
  • 2 tbsp Cocoa Powder Dark cocoa could enhance chocolate flavor.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Almond extract can be substituted.
  • 1/4 tsp Sea Salt Kosher salt can be used if sea salt is unavailable.

Equipment

  • oven
  • Ramekins
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • Double boiler
  • Baking tray

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and grease four ramekins with unsalted butter, dusting the insides with cocoa powder.
  2. Melt semi-sweet chocolate and unsalted butter in a heatproof bowl over a double boiler, stirring until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together one large egg, one egg yolk, and confectioners' sugar until pale and fluffy, then add a splash of vanilla extract.
  4. Carefully combine the melted chocolate mixture with the egg mixture, whisking gently to incorporate without cooking the eggs.
  5. Sift in all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and sea salt, folding gently until no dry ingredients remain.
  6. Divide the batter among the ramekins, filling each about three-quarters full, and place them on a baking tray.
  7. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until edges are firm but centers jiggle slightly, then let cool for 1 minute before inverting onto plates.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve warm with a scoop of ice cream or fresh berries. Can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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